Actor
Brooke Adams
- Born February 8, 1949 in New York City, New York, USA
Brooke Adams (born February 8, 1949) is an American actress known for her compelling performances in film, television, and theatre. She gained recognition for her roles in movies like "Days of Heaven" and "Invasion of the Body Snatchers," showcasing her acting depth and versatility. Adams' talent and dedication to her craft have earned her acclaim in the entertainment industry.
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On television, she has appeared in Thirtysomething (1987), Moonlighting (1985), Family (1976), The Lion of Africa (1987), Special People (1984), the miniseries Lace (1984) and Lace II (1985), 5 episodes of Monk (2002), BrainDead (2016) on CBS and she was writing, producing, directing, and starring in a web-series called "All Downhill from Here." (2015).
Known for
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit1999
The Dead Zone1983
Invasion of the Body Snatchers1978
Monk2002
Days of Heaven1978
Frasier1993
The Accidental Husband2008
The Stuff1985
Filmography
- TBABolio: Spirit of the MustangFilmExecutive Producer
- 2025Tony Shalhoub Breaking BreadSeriesSelf
- 2025Still LifeFilmRuth
- 2023Mr. Monk's Last Case: A Monk MovieFilmBeth
- 2020Stars in the HouseSeriesSelf
- 2019Gary's WalkFilmMarcia
- 2018SnapshotsFilmPatty
- 2017Breakable YouFilmRuth Frank
- 2015Guns for HireFilmSecretary
- 2014Sole Survivor: Interview with Star Brooke AdamsFilmHerself
- 2012Hemingway & GellhornFilmMadrid Woman (uncredited)
- 2008The Accidental HusbandFilmCarolyn
- 2006The Legend of Lucy KeyesFilmSamantha Porter
- 2006The Politics of the Dead ZoneFilmSelf
- 2003Party AnimalsFilmCeleb Mother
- 2002MonkSeriesLeigh Harrison, Edith Capriani, Sheriff Margie Butterfield, Abigail Carlyle
- 2002Made-UpFilmElizabeth James Tivey, Producer
- 1999Law & Order: Special Victims UnitSeriesMargo
- 1997GunSeriesJoyce
- 1995The Baby-Sitters ClubFilmElizabeth Thomas Brewer
- 1995Picture WindowsSeriesAngie Varnas
- 1994Touched by an AngelSeriesSusana
- 1994Probable CauseFilm(uncredited)
- 1994The Fire This TimeFilmNarrator (voice)
- 1994Picture Windows: Song of SongsFilmAngie Varnas
- 1993FrasierSeriesMarilyn (voice)
- 1993The Last HitFilmAnna Dunne
- 1992Gas Food LodgingFilmNora
- 1991Sometimes They Come BackFilmSally Norman
- 1991The UnbornFilmVirginia Marshall
- 1990WingsSeriesMary
- 1989BridesmaidsFilmPat
- 1987Man on FireFilmJane
- 1987thirtysomethingSeries
- 1987The Lion of AfricaFilmGrace Danet
- 1987Paul Reiser: Out on a WhimFilm
- 1985The StuffFilmStuff Commercial Spokeswoman
- 1985MoonlightingSeriesTerri Knowles
- 1985Almost YouFilmErica Boyer
- 1985Lace IISeriesPagan Tralone
- 1985Key ExchangeFilmLisa
- 1985Lace 2FilmPagan Trewlawny
- 1984LaceSeriesJennifer 'Pagan' Trelawney
- 1984Vengeance Is MineFilmJo
- 1984Special PeopleFilmDiane Dupuy
- 1983The Dead ZoneFilmSarah Bracknell
- 1983UtilitiesFilmMarion Edwards
- 1983The Innocents AbroadFilmJulia Newell
- 1982American PlayhouseSeriesJo, Jeannie
- 1980Tell Me a RiddleFilmJeannie
- 1979CubaFilmAlexandra Lopez de Pulido
- 1979A Man, a Woman and a BankFilmStacey Bishop
- 1979Nero WolfeFilmSarah Dacos
- 1978Invasion of the Body SnatchersFilmElizabeth Driscoll
- 1978Days of HeavenFilmAbby
- 1977Shock WavesFilmRose
- 1976FamilySeries
- 1976James DeanFilmBeverly
- 1975Murder on Flight 502FilmVera Franklin
- 1975Who Is the Black Dahlia?FilmDiane Fowler
- 1975Black BartFilmJennifer
- 1975The Daughters of Joshua Cabe ReturnFilmMae
- 1975Song of the SuccubusFilmOlive Deems / Gloria Chambers
- 1975MinestroneFilmAnnouncer
- 1974The Great GatsbyFilmParty Guest (uncredited)
- 1974Police WomanSeries
- 1974F. Scott Fitzgerald and the Last of the BellesFilmKitty Preston
- 1973KojakSeriesJulie Winston
- 1972The Bob Newhart ShowSeriesMitzi Margolis
- 1971Murders in the Rue MorgueFilmNurse (uncredited)
- 1971Great PerformancesSeriesJulia Newell
- 1965O.K. CrackerbySeriesCynthia Crackerby
- 1962The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSeriesSelf